Game day calls for something special, right? Picture this: the aroma of melted cheese wafting through the living room, mingling with the cheers from the TV as your team scores. These Easy Cheesy Chicken Parmesan Sliders are like the halftime show of your culinary spread—unexpectedly delightful, a bit messy, and guaranteed to make everyone lean forward for seconds.
Steps
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Arrange the bottom halves of the slider buns in a greased casserole dish or on a greased baking sheet.
- Place the cooked chicken tenders on top of the bottom buns, then evenly distribute the pasta sauce over the chicken.
- Mix the mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses together, then sprinkle this cheese mixture over the sauce-covered chicken.
- Position the top halves of the slider buns on the assembled layers.
- Melt the butter and thoroughly mix in the garlic powder. Adjust the amount of garlic powder to your preference.
- Drizzle the melted butter mixture over the tops of the buns, then sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
- Cover the dish with foil and bake for 10 minutes. Remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 minutes, or until the cheese is fully melted.
- Serve the sliders hot and enjoy immediately.
Ingredients
- 12 Hawaiian sweet rolls
- 1 pound fully cooked breaded chicken tenders
- 2 cups pasta sauce
- 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 3 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder (adjust to taste)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Nutritional Values
Calories: 4248kcal | Carbohydrates: 312g | Protein: 240g | Fat: 240g | Saturated Fat: 120g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 36g | Monounsaturated Fat: 48g | Cholesterol: 756mg | Sodium: 10680mg | Potassium: 1644mg | Fiber: 24g | Sugar: 84g | Vitamin A: 9000IU | Calcium: 4200mg | Iron: 21.6mg
FAQ
- Do I need to cook the chicken before adding it to the sliders?
- Yes, you should cook the chicken beforehand. You can use your preferred brand of frozen, breaded chicken tenders, following the package instructions, before assembling the sliders.
- Can Chicken Parmesan Sliders be prepared in advance?
- These sliders are best enjoyed fresh from the oven. If prepared too far ahead, the bread may become soggy. However, you can prepare the chicken in advance, refrigerate it, and reheat it before assembling the sliders.
- What kind of rolls are best for these sliders?
- Hawaiian sweet rolls are recommended due to their slight sweetness, which adds an extra layer of flavor to the sliders.
- Can I use a different type of chicken for the sliders?
- Yes, you can substitute the breaded chicken tenders with grilled chicken tenders, shredded rotisserie chicken, or homemade shredded chicken, as long as the chicken is cooked beforehand.
- What sauces work well for Chicken Parmesan Sliders?
- While Rao’s marinara is a favorite, any good-quality pasta sauce can be used to complement the flavors of the chicken and cheese.
Tips
- To save time, prepare the chicken tenders a day in advance. Store them in the refrigerator overnight and reheat them before assembling the sliders to ensure they are warm before baking.
- If you love garlic, feel free to increase the garlic powder in the butter mixture to enhance the garlic flavor of your sliders.
- For extra flavor and a slight crunch, use Hawaiian sweet rolls for the buns, as their sweetness complements the savory ingredients.
- Avoid soggy sliders by not assembling them too far in advance. They are best served fresh and hot straight from the oven.
Equipment
- Casserole dish or baking sheet (if not already owned).
- Aluminum foil (if not already stocked at home).
